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Hey there. Just picked up a sweet black heritage softail. My question is, is it better to keep the black tires, or go for a retro look with the whitewalls? The whites are harder to keep clean, but they look so cool. Also pretty expensive as well. Thanks.
Extra 10 minutes to clean the whitewalls with Magic Eraser.
Here's a before and after with whitewalls (and a few other changes )
It's all in what you want and can afford. I used my almost new black walls on another bike...or you could maybe sell them to a bud.
Wide Whitewalls everytime. Have another look at the before and after of DK Customs ride, nuff said. 5 minutes per wheeel to clean; wet steel wool and some creme cleanser (Ajax), light scrub and hose off. Thats all there is to it. Good Luck with your choice.
For cleaning I use Scrubbing Bubbles and recently found Kaboom with Oxy is great. Pretty much spray on and wipe off. As everyone has posted above, simple household cleaning supplies.
As for cost, wear out your current tires, then replace with the whites.
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